1.
Listen to the child
-be understanding, but explain that rules are there for a reason
20 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
2.
Be consistent with your rules and how much you tolerate
- don’t overdo it with strictness but be firm
19 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
3.
Teach your child healthy ways to express anger
- such as punching a pillow
18 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
4.
Use a passionate voice
- but do not yell, that won’t accomplish anything good
17 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
5.
Repeat yourself if necessary
-and keep repeating until heard
16 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
6.
Show your mood on your face
15 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
7.
Ignore the tantrum
14 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
8.
Suggest that the child watch television to relax
13 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
9.
Give the child space when he or she is throwing a tantrum
12 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
10.
Change the subject
11 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
11.
Give the child a hug to help calm them down
10 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
12.
Propose that you play a game or get them involved in something else
9 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
13.
Teach young children sign language so that they can communicate more easily
8 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
14.
Empathize with young children to try to figure out what’s bothering them
7 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
15.
Make a snack: hunger fuels tantrums
6 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
16.
Pick up your child and take them away from where the tantrum started: a change of scenery can work wonders
5 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
17.
Provide rewards for good behavior
4 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
18.
Use a calm, soothing voice
3 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
19.
Do not panic if your child throws a tantrum in public, remain level-headed
2 points - added 14 years ago by kris -
20.
Understand that it can be hard to be a child and feel misunderstood, but never give in to a tantrum just because you feel bad
1 point - added 14 years ago by kris -
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